The Local Seen

South Shore History Symposium at Spire Center
2025-04-26 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The Plymouth Antiquarian Society is offering a day of learning and immersive experiences on April 26th beginning at 8:30 AM. The 2025 South Shore History Symposium will be a half-day program at the Spire Center featuring five presentations by regional historians and authors. Tickets are only $20.00 per person, register via southshorehisotry.org.
After the symposium at the Spire Center, head over to Spooner House Museum at 2:00 PM for “Liberty and Tea”, an immersive experience inviting attendees to step into the world of pre-Revolutionary Plymouth. There will also be a pop-up exhibit of rarely displayed artifacts from the Antiquarian society’s collection, and guided tours of the Spooner house. This event is $12 per person or $8 for members. Visit https://plymouthantiquarian.org/events/ to learn more

Kingston Town Meeting
2025-04-26 09:00 | Kingston Intermediate School, 65 2nd Brook St, Kingston, MA, United States
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Babysitting Course at the Pembroke Community Center
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
The Pembroke Recreation Department is offering a one-day babysitting course on Saturday, February 15th from 9am to 12pm. The class will be held at the Pembroke Community Center. Register online at the Rec center’s website. If your babysitting hopeful is unable to attend this class, it will be offered again on Saturday April 26th. Questions? Call 781-293-3249.

2025 Herring Run Festival at Plimoth Grist Mill
2025-04-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Plimoth Grist Mill, 6 Spring Lane, Plymouth, MA, United States
On Saturday, April 26th don’t miss this year’s Herring Run Celebration. From 10am to 3pm at the Grist Mill and along Town Brook Park, there will be live music, alewife art, opportunities to contribute to ongoing herring research, and scientists who study herring migration available to chat with and ask questions. This event is free. Visit plimoth.org to learn more.

Fourth Floor Artists Spring 2025 Open Studios in Rockland
2025-04-26 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-27 12:00 - 17:00 | The Sandpaper Factory, 83 E. Water Street, Rockland, MA, United States
The 4th Floor Artists is a collective serving the South Shore and Greater Boston Area that hosts gallery shows and events each month. On Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April 27th you will be able to check out some of these local artists in their natural habitat during the Spring 2025 Open Studios Event happening at Sandpaper Studios in Rockland. This event is from 12pm to 5pm, free, and open to everyone. Sandpaper Studios is located at 83 East Water Street in Rockland.
https://www.4thfloorartists.com/

Liberty & Tea at the Spooner Museum
2025-04-26 14:00 | Spooner House, 27 North Street, Plymouth, United States

One Night of Queen at Plymouth Memorial Hall
2025-04-27 19:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Spectacle Live will present One Night of Queen at Plymouth Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 20 at 10am at MemorialHall.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774.
Gary Mullen & The Works featuring Gary Mullen on vocals, David Brockett on guitar, Malcolm Gentles on keyboards, Jon Halliwell on drums and Alan McGeoch on bass guitar will have you dancing in the aisles during their show, while the band pays tribute to the stage theatrics, showmanship, and music of arguably the greatest rock band of all time: Queen.
For over two decades, Gary Mullen & The Works have performed to audiences around the world, playing more than 2,500 live shows to audiences in over 20 countries – performing and selling out many of the same venues that Queen have, all around the world.
They WILL ROCK YOU and are GUARANTEED TO BLOW YOUR MIND! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works!
Tickets for One Night of Queen at Plymouth Memorial Hall on Sunday, April 27 at 7pm are $39-$69 and go on sale Friday, December 20 at 10am at MemorialHall.com or by calling 1-800-657-8774.

Protecting Yourself Against Fraud and Identity Theft Presentation at Kingston COA
2025-04-28 13:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
Protect Yourself Against Fraud and Identity Theft is a free presentation by the AARP MASS Speakers Bureau at the Kingston Council on Aging on Monday, April 28th at 1:00 PM. Visit the website or call the Kingston Senior Center to reserve your spot.

Resin Art Class at the Kingston COA
2025-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Kingston Council on Aging, 30 Evergreen St, Kingston, MA, 02364, United States
On Tuesday, April 29th at 1pm there will be a seascape themed Resin Art Class at the Kingston Senior Center. This two-hour class does not require any previous experience. The fee is lowered to $25 per person. All materials are provided. Space is limited so be sure to sail over to the Senior Center to sign up or call 781-585-0511.

Virtual Event: 20th Israeli-Palestinian Joint Memorial Ceremony - Plymouth No Place For Hate
2025-04-29 13:30 | MA

Perennial Gardening with Master Gardener Kathi Gariepy at The Adams Center
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Adams Center – KPL, 33 Summer Street, Kingston, 02364, United States
Join Master gardener Kathi Gariepy at the Adams Center on Tuesday, April 29th, for tips and tricks on how to plant and take care of perennials. The presentation starts at 6:00 PM and will be an hour long. The link to register can be found by visiting the Kingston Public library’s website to register.

South Shore Chess Club in Quincy
2025-04-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Bethany Congregational Church, 18 Spear Street, Quincy, MA, United States
The South Shore Chess Club is an entirely free, social chess club for adults and pre-teens.

Parents should register their kids by emailing Michael at thesouthshorechessclub@gmail.com before attending. The kids chess playing session is from 4 to 5pm on Wednesday.

Adults (5:30pm-8:30pm) can just drop in as long as they know how to play. There’s one entrance to the church at 18 Spear St and participants can contact Michael at thesouthshorechessclub@gmail.com for PIN/QR Code.

The club’s mission is to provide a friendly environment for the promotion of good chess camaraderie and positive community strength, while encouraging traditional OTB games of chess!

The demonstration of good chess etiquette is strongly encouraged at The South Shore Chess Club but good-natured Blitz chatter/banter is to be expected and enjoyed as well.

The South Shore Chess Club is located within Bethany Congregational Church at 18 Spear Street in Quincy with plenty of local parking available along surrounding streets and at Crane Library’s nearby lot. The building is handicapped-accessible and less than a half-mile from the Quincy Center MBTA station.

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Teen & Tween Anime Club at Pembroke Public Library
2025-05-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
The Teen and Tween Anime Club will meet again on Thursday, May 1st. 11- to 14-year-olds are free to drop in to hang out with fellow otakus who love to watch anime. This hour-long club starts at 5pm in the Meeting room of the library and no registration is required.

OutNet Networking Event at Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor
2025-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor, 180 Water Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
The next OutNet event is on Thursday, May 1st at The Bistro @ Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor from 5p-7p.Hotel 1620 is generously sponsoring and hosting this month’s event. Come meet diverse local professionals, expand your network & friends’ group and make new contacts in our local LGBTQia+ community.Allies are always welcome!There is a QR code registration link for the event.Pre-registrations isn’t required, but it helps for planning purposes. Please register.

First Fridays Plymouth
2025-05-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Main St, Downtown Plymouth
https://www.firstfridaysplymouth.com/

Jazz in the Sanctuary-South Shore Opening Concert for 2025 at Messiah Baptist Church
2025-05-02 19:30 | Messiah Baptist Church, 80 Legion Parkway, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
“An Evening of Soulful Jazz” is on Friday, May 2, 7:30 PM, at Messiah Baptist Church, 80 Legion Parkway, Brockton, MA 02301, featuring Yoron Israel and “Organic” with greats Bill Pierce – saxophone, Jay Hoggard – vibraphone, Will Gorman – Hammond B3, Freddie Bryant – guitar and Yoron Israel – drums.

General Admission tickets are $15, available at www.eventbrite.com and on location.

The mission of “Jazz in the Sanctuary – South Shore” is to continually expose people to the rich musical legacy of the American art form known as “Jazz” through world-class performances and educational presentations. “Jazz in the Sanctuary – South Shore” will facilitate this goal by making all events affordable and accessible to all ages and cultures within the safe and inspired atmosphere of “the sanctuary,” specifically for residents of Brockton, Easton, Hingham, Canton, Stoughton, Randolph, Holbrook, Avon, Bridgewater, Braintree, Abington, Rockland, Cape Cod and surrounding communities.

Since its inception in 2017, the “Jazz in the Sanctuary—South Shore” Concert Series has been a highly anticipated event in the South Shore community. The “Jazz in Sanctuary—South Shore” concert series aims to bring world-class jazz to the South Shore.featuring Yoron Israel and ‘Organic, with Bill Pierce on saxophone, Jay Hoggard on vibraphone, Will Gorman on Hammond B3, Freddie Bryant on guitar, and Yoron Israel on drums.

The Jazz in the Sanctuary-South Shore concert series is made possible through the generous support of the Brockton Cultural Council, Easton Cultural Council, and private donors.

Arts In Bloom Indoor Arts and Craft Fair presented by Great Island Artisans Guild
2025-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Great Island Overlook Clubhouse, 149 Great Island, Plymouth, MA, United States
On Saturday, May 3rd, the Great Island Artisans Guild is hosting Arts in Bloom, an indoor arts and crafts fair featuring artisans from The Pinehills and beyond. From 10am to 4pm, come browse, shop, and connect with gifted local artists. The Overlook Clubhouse is located at 149 Great Island Rd, The Pinehills, Plymouth.

Celtic Spirit Eileen Ivers & Orchestra - Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra
2025-05-03 19:30, 2025-05-04 15:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
INFO AND TICKETS HERE!
What’s better than an evening with Eileen Ivers? An evening with the fiery fiddler, her red-hot band, and our masterful orchestra! The Grammy-awarded, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and former Riverdance star returns to Plymouth with a musical vengeance for a Celtic collaboration with our full Phil force! Better together? You bet! Celtic Spirit lights a match under Irish music and tradition, blazing new musical trails. We’ll turn up the heat with firepower in our strings and an arsenal of percussion, brass, and woodwinds. So grab your seats in front of the fire! We’ll be talking about this musical matchup for years to come.

Celtic Spirit: Eileen Ivers and Orchestra at Plymouth Memorial Hall
2025-05-04 15:00 | Plymouth Memorial Hall, 83 Court Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
Celebrated musician Eileen Ivers and her band join conductor Steven Karidoyanes and the Plymouth Phil to bring magic to Plymouth Memorial Hall. There will be two performances: Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm, and an afternoon delight on Sunday, May 4th at 3pm. Visit plymouthphil.org to get your tickets.

A Visit to the Arnold Arboretum with The Duxbury Senior Center
2025-05-06 08:30 - 13:00 | The Center, Duxbury, 10 Mayflower Street, Duxbury, MA, 02332, United States
The Duxbury Senior Center invites you to take a docent-led trip to the Arnold Arboretum on Tuesday, May 6th. This visit costs only ten dollars per person, includes snacks and beverages, and runs from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Registration is through the senior center’s website, beginning on April 21st.

Bicycle Maintenance Workshop - Faunce School Kingston Public Library
2025-05-06 17:00 | Faunce School – Kingston Public Library, 16 Green Street, Kingston, MA
Jason Murray of the South Shore Bikers will conduct a workshop on bicycle maintenance on Tuesday, May 6 at 5 PM outside at the Faunce School (17 Green Street, Kingston).
Murray, of the South Shore Bikers, will explain how to change a tire and perform basic maintenance on your bicycle. The workshop is geared for bicycle enthusiasts of all skill levels as the spring cycling season in New England begins.

The South Shore Bikers was founded in 2016, as a bicycle club dedicated to road biking. Most of the rides are along the coastline of Massachusetts bay and the South Coast. The objective of the club is to develop new riders into solid, safe riders while building camaraderie in the cycling community. You can learn more about this organization at https://southshorebikers.com.
To register for this event, please visit https://kingstonpubliclibrary.org. For more information, you can contact Steven Miller, Reference Librarian at (781) 585-0517 x6272 or at smiller@kingstonma.gov.

Pembroke Public Library May Book Club - "How To Read A Book" by Monica Wood
2025-05-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Pembroke Public Library, 142 Center St, Pembroke, MA, 02359, United States
The Pembroke Public Library’s Book Club choice for May is author Monica Wood’s latest novel How To Read A Book. The Book Club meets on Tuesday, May 6th from 6:30 to 7:30pm, and new members are always welcome. Request a copy of the book by calling the library at 781-293-6771.

Creating a Healthier Gut at Pembroke Senior Services
2025-05-08 10:00 | Pembroke Senior Services, 128 Center Street, Pembroke, MA
A healthy gut supports your entire body! Learn how you can create a healthier gut in 2025.
Register with Senior Services 781-294-8220

South Shore Food Truck Association Food Truck Thursday in Kingston
2025-05-08 16:30 - 20:00 | Hilltop Athletic Association, 65 Pottle St, Kingston, MA

Plymouth North High School Spring Concert at PNHS Performing Arts Center
2025-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Plymouth North High School, 41 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, 02360, United States
You’re invited to the May 8th Spring Chorus Concert at Plymouth North High School’s Performing Arts Center. The concert starts at 7pm and runs for ninety minutes. The High School’s Performing Arts Center is 41 Obery St in Plymouth. Visit the events page at plymouthschoolsmusic.org to learn more.

Bryantville PTO Spring Vendor & Craft Fair
2025-05-10 09:30 - 12:30 | Pembroke Community Center, 128 Center St, Pembroke, 02359, United States
On May 10th, from 9:30am to 12:30pm, don’t miss their Spring Vendor and Craft Fair at the Pembroke Community Center. They are still accepting vendors, so if you are crafty and would like to sell your wares at this event, visit the Bryantville PTO Facebook page for the link to register.

VIRTUAL EVENT: Birds in Your Backyard - Duxbury Senior Center
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 | MA
On Saturday, May 10th, the Duxbury Senior Center is hosting an hour-long virtual event with naturalist Joy Marzolf of Joys of Nature. This online presentation starts at 10am and you can sign up through the Duxbury Senior Center’s website.
